This bill amends existing legislation regarding absentee voting for blind individuals in Oklahoma. It introduces a requirement for registered voters who are blind to provide documentation from a licensed physician confirming their condition in order to request an accessible absentee ballot. The bill also updates statutory references and outlines the process for electronic delivery of absentee ballots, ensuring that voters can mark their ballots privately and independently using their personal computers. Additionally, it specifies that the absentee ballot must be accompanied by an affidavit and returned to the county election board in a manner consistent with existing laws.
The legislation includes provisions that allow blind voters to seek assistance in completing the absentee voting process and establishes penalties for individuals who improperly apply for electronic absentee ballots. It also clarifies that no absentee ballot can be returned electronically and that all ballots must be processed in accordance with existing absentee voting laws. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.